Operational Risk Management Student (4 months) - Winter 2027

Canadian Tire Bank; Oakville; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Product discounts

Job summary

Canadian Tire Bank in Oakville invites you to join our student risk management program. You will support the Operational Risk Management framework, gather and analyze data, and prepare reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.

You’ll work with cross-functional teams to promote risk awareness, help maintain risk policies, and assist with remediation tracking while developing skills in data analytics and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of Operational Risk Management framework activities.
• Assist in gathering, analyzing, and validating operational risk data from various business units.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, presentations, and management summaries for internal stakeholders.
• Support the documentation and maintenance of operational risk policies, procedures, and standards.
• Participate in control testing, risk assessments, and process reviews to identify potential control gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with tracking risk remediation activities and monitoring progress against action plans.
• Conduct research on emerging risks, regulatory developments, and best practices.
• Support third-party risk management, resilience, business continuity, or compliance initiatives as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote risk awareness and strengthen risk culture across the organization.
• Perform data analysis using Excel and other reporting tools to identify trends and support decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Interest in risk management

Knowledge of risk concepts

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Our Commitment to Students At Canadian Tire, we are committed to providing students with a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters knowledge sharing and offers key experiences to help them develop their capabilities through projects and objectives. We believe in setting specific and measurable goals that align with our business objectives to support learning and help students achieve their full potential. Our culture emphasizes learning from others, continuous improvement, agility, growth, and innovation, and we are invested in building a talented, diverse workforce for the future of Canada and Canadian Tire. Additionally, we are dedicated to building strong relationships with our student employees by engaging with them throughout their education and career pursuits and creating opportunities for ongoing communication and relationship building.

What you’ll do:

• Support the execution of Operational Risk Management framework activities.
• Assist in gathering, analyzing, and validating operational risk data from various business units.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, presentations, and management summaries for internal stakeholders.
• Support the documentation and maintenance of operational risk policies, procedures, and standards.
• Participate in control testing, risk assessments, and process reviews to identify potential control gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with tracking risk remediation activities and monitoring progress against action plans.
• Conduct research on emerging risks, industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices.
• Support third-party risk management, resilience, business continuity, or compliance initiatives as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote risk awareness and strengthen risk culture across the organization.
• Perform data analysis using Excel and other reporting tools to identify trends and support decision-making.

What you bring:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in risk management, governance, compliance, operational resilience, or financial services.
• Knowledge of operational risk management concepts, internal controls, or regulatory compliance an asset.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence tools an asset.
• Understanding of risk frameworks such as the Three Lines Model, COSO, or Basel operational risk principles an asset.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Career growth opportunities and product discounts
• Broadband Salary Range: $23.00 - $37.00 CAD hourly

Our typical hiring range is between $23.00 and $30.00 hourly. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. We're committed to attracting top talent. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role.

We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

About Us At Canadian Tire Services Limited/Canadian Tire Bank,

it is our mandate to continue to create innovative and rewarding financial solutions for our customers. Our growing suite of products and services showcase the dynamic contributions from our employees and our success is driven by a strong vision, loyal customers, and our ability to build teams that reflect the diverse customers and communities in which we live and work.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.

We are one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With world-class owned brands and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies, we are continually innovating with purpose: to excite and serve Canadian customers from coast-to-coast. We are connected to communities, big and small, from coast-to-coast, offering products and services that reflect the diverse nature of every one of them. From sports to outdoors, automobiles to homes, we know and understand life in Canada like no other retailer.